Kohala Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.27° N 155.84° W

Kohala Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
27.7°C
0.9° 

Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, E swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 22nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

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21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2
E
8
2.4
ENE
9
2.2
E
10
2
E
9
2
E
9
2
E
9
2.1
E
8
2.2
ENE
8
2
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
2.3
ENE
8
2
E
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
424
589
919
942
721
675
632
603
599
507
461
430
561
471
743
669
719
782
455
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
45
ENE
45
ENE
45
E
45
E
45
ENE
45
E
40
E
40
E
35
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
00:40AM0.42m
1:05PM0.78m
1:12AM0.49m
1:30PM0.79m
1:44AM0.57m
1:54PM0.78m
2:17AM0.64m
2:19PM0.75m
2:51AM0.72m
2:43PM0.70m
3:28AM0.78m
3:06PM0.65m
4:07AM0.81m
Low Tide
7:46PM0.25m
5:59AM0.20m
7:54PM0.22m
6:44AM0.18m
8:06PM0.19m
7:26AM0.17m
8:21PM0.15m
8:07AM0.18m
8:38PM0.12m
8:49AM0.20m
8:58PM0.09m
9:33AM0.23m
9:20PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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